Last Summer I bought a stack of these Alpine Wonderland (Riley Blake) Christmas fabrics (I think they were 1/2 yard cuts) and soon after came up with a great idea for using them. I fussy cut some blocks and then the whole stack of fabrics had to be shelved for a while. By the time I pulled them out again I had changed my mind about the quilt. By this time it was December and I mostly just wanted to get my Christmas quilt finished by Christmas. I know you know how it is.
I still wanted to use the fussy cut squares so this is what I ended up with:
This block is called the friendship star and it’s a fast one to put together. I made two sizes of star using the three fabrics and then arranged them on the design wall. I then figured out how to sash them in white to keep their placement.
The rest of the fussy cut squares went in to the border.
I had fun with the backing. My goal was to use up every last bit of the Alpine Wonderland fabric on the back – success!
I actually finished this quilt some time between Christmas and New Years but never blogged about it.
Now here are a couple of confessions for you. #1: This is a Christmas quilt, but I still have it hanging in my living room. And it’s May. I just love the colors. Confession #2: Here is a pic of the quilt all nicely folded on the quilt ladder…
…and here is what the original photo looks like. I make a big mess of my living room when I take photos of quilts. Everything gets rearranged. Photos come off the wall. Furniture pushed to the side. Sometimes I even sweep.
Now you know. Keepin’ it real people.
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I do the same as you - rearrange things so that I can get that perfect picture. I wouldn't worry about having a Christmas quilt up in May - if you love it and it makes you happy - do it! Life is too short not too!!
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt! Ans I love your quilt ladder--I would love to find one like that!
ReplyDeletelove this ! your colors and layout... really nice !
ReplyDeleteFantastic finish! Love the colors and the pattern.
ReplyDeleteI love both the back and the front -- beautiful colors!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I don't blame you for still having it out.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilt. I love how you pieced all the leftovers into the backing.
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt but I also love all the fresh clean colors you use in your home! Thanks for sharing a bit more of it. Your color choices are always inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI headed over here from Pleasant Home, and I'm really glad I did! Your blog is lovely! I laughed about your process for photographing quilts...I love that you might even sweep sometimes! ha ha I do the same thing. I love how the photos come out in the end!
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